POLYSV01 CH.3 REVIEW QUESTIONS

A. unitary

1. Ultimate authority is assigned to the national government and subnational governments exercise only the powers the central government chooses to delegate in a(n) __________ system. A. unitary B. confederal C. federal D. authoritarian E. bicameral

D. federal system

Authority is divided, usually by a written constitution, between a central government and constituent (state) governments in a(n) __________. A. monarchy B. unitary system C. confederal system D. federal system E. duopoly

D. Americans suffer as a result of the inequalities across the states

Critics of federalism maintain that __________. A. the system allows too much power at the state level B. the system allows too much power at the local level C. there is no check on the powers of the national government D. Americans suffer as a result of the inequalities across the states E. Americans often are unaware of the differences that exist from one state to the next

B. maintained state traditions while creating a strong national government to handle common problems

During the time of the Constitutional Convention, Federalism was an appealing compromise because it __________. A. prevented cities and states from being dominated by a single group or faction B. maintained state traditions while creating a strong national government to handle common problems C. allowed Americans to gain uniform benefits as they moved from state to state D. permitted states to nullify actions of the national government E. made the national government the focal point of dissatisfaction

A. driving reform at the national level

Federalism allows the existence of political subcultures that have proved instrumental in __________. A. driving reform at the national level B. preventing most reforms at the national level C. preventing most reforms at the state level D. driving reforms that are efficient and speedy E. preventing modification of major reform programs

D. shared between the national and state governments

In American government's federal framework, supreme and independent political authority is​ __________. A. ​reserved to the states, or to the people B. ​the concern of only the national government C. vested in the three branches of government D. shared between the national and state governments E. not an issue because of the separation of powers

A. unitary

Most countries today operate under a(n) __________ form of government. A. unitary B. confederal C. federal D. authoritarian E. bicameral

D. State governments are frequently testing grounds for new governmental initiatives.

The advantages of a federal system of government include which of the following? A. All Americans gain the benefit of uniform policies in every state, ensuring the same level of educational spending and achievement as well as crime prevention efforts for every person no matter where they live. B. The federal government is the focal point of political dissatisfaction for the people of the nation, thus sparing lower levels of government from criticism. C. Given the changes and developments in transportation and communications systems, it is more practical to locate power in one place. D. State governments are frequently testing grounds for new governmental initiatives. E. Smaller political units, such as cities and states, are less likely to be dominated by a single political group.

E. confederal

The central government can make laws that are directly applicable to member states and those states can choose not to support the laws under a __________ system of government. A. unitary B federal C. authoritarian D. totalitarian E. confederal

B. confederal

The system consisting of a league of independent states, each having essentially sovereign powers, and a central government with limited powers is known as a(n) __________ system. A. unitary B. confederal C federal D. authoritarian E. bicameral